Using DVC when DVC sold out

[djjmitt]

Does anyone know if its accurate that you cant use DVC points even though there is availabilty on the ship. DVC is currently saying that DVC only gets a set number of rooms and that is that. When they are all booked DVC is done, even if there is a cancellation. The room goes back to DCL. Does this sound right and/or is there a way around it?

David & Jennifer
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[glindamood]

I tried to book a cruise using my points and was told it was sold out - and there was availability for all cabins. I guess they really only do get so many rooms and that is it. But, I have been cruising on points since 2000 and it only ever happened once - but I usually book out the full 11 months. Keeping my fingers crossed for next December since I can't do anything until January.

 

[jel0511]

Yes, it's true that DVC only gets a set number of rooms allocated to them, and once they are sold out, that's it the cruise is locked off for DVC members using points, even if there is a cancellation. The only way around it is to book the cruise on cash and rent your points to cover the cost, that's what we're planning on doing for our 7-8-06 cruise.

 

[DVCajun]

The only way around it is to book the cruise on cash and rent your points to cover the cost

Yep!! You have the added benefit of getting more bang for your buck that way too. We were able to get a cash ressie for a cat 6 room for the same price (in points) that we were going to have to pay for a cat 11.